This blood pressure monitor is intended to be used to measure (systolic and diastolic) and heart rate from the wrist by using the oscillometric method. The device detects the appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and gives a symbol with reading. The device is intended for using in only adult population, not applied to the other populations such as neonatal baby. It can't be used while the wrist (arm) has bleeding or wound to avoid the blood flowing from the wound in pressurizing. The wrist circumference is limited to 13.5cm - 21.5cm.
Device Story
Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor (BPW1) is a wrist-worn, fully automatic, non-invasive oscillometric device for adult blood pressure and heart rate monitoring. It uses an air pump for inflation and an automatic valve for pressure release. The device detects irregular heartbeats (IHB), defined as rhythm variation ≥25% from average. It features a rechargeable Li-ion battery, LCD display, and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for integration with a mobile medical application (MMA). Users operate the device via a START/STOP button on the unit or the mobile app. The device provides readings and IHB symbols to the user, facilitating home-based health monitoring. It is intended for adult use only; contraindicated for patients with wrist wounds.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation performed per ISO 81060-2:2013. The device met all requirements for automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers. No animal testing conducted. Bench testing confirmed compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 80601-2-30, and biocompatibility standards (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10).
Technological Characteristics
Oscillometric measurement; wrist-worn form factor; zinc alloy case/ABS buttons; Li-ion rechargeable battery. Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 80601-2-30, ISO 81060-2, ISO 10993 series, FCC Part 15. Software includes IHB detection algorithm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring non-invasive blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) and heart rate measurement via wrist-worn oscillometric monitoring. Contraindicated for neonatal populations and patients with wrist/arm wounds or bleeding.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body.
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October 6, 2018
Shenzhen Kingyield Technology Co., Ltd. Dacheng Gong General Manager Section C2, Fuhai Industrial Zone, Fuyong Town, Baoan District Shenzhen, 518000 Cn
Re: K182018
Trade/Device Name: Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor, BPW1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN Dated: September 5, 2018 Received: September 6, 2018
Dear Dacheng Gong:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182018
Device Name Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor, BPW1
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
This blood pressure monitor is intended to be used to measure (systolic and diastolic) and heart rate from the wrist by using the oscillometric method. The device detects the appearance of irregular heasurement and gives a symbol with reading. The device is intended for using in only adult population, not applied to the other populations such as neonatal baby. It can't be used while the wrist (arm) has bleeding or wound to avoid the blood flowing from the wound in pressurizing. The wrist circumference is limited to 13.5cm.
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# 510(k) Summary
Date the summary was prepared: September/05/2018
#### I. Administrative Information
## 1.1 Submitter/Owner
Name: Shenzhen Kingyield Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Section C2, Fuhai Industrial Zone, Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518103, China Facility registration number: 3007420856
#### 1.2 Contact person
Authorized Contact Person: Dacheng Gong Position: General Manager Address: Section C2, Fuhai Industrial Zone, Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, 518103, China Tel: 86 755 2737 1997 Fax: 86 755 2733 1856 Email: kingyield@kingyield.com
#### II. MODIFIED DEVICE
Device type by its common name: Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor, BPW1 Regulation Number: 21CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: II Panel: Cardiovascular Product Code: DXN
#### III. PREDICATE/UNMODIFIED DEVICE
Device Name: BP210 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Common/Usual Name: Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor BP210 510(k) Number: K112042 510(k) submitter/holder: Shenzhen Kingyield Technology Co., Ltd.
## IV. MODIFIED DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor, BPW1 is a fully automatic non-invasive blood pressure monitor which measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate of adult population using the oscillometric method, including irregular heartbeats (IHB) from the wrist.
The device is powered by a rechargeable Lithium battery.
The device has an START/STOP button for starting the measurement and stopping the measurement at any time when measuring. The MEM button is for displaying the last measurement.
The device can also connect the mobile platform with an MMA (mobile medical application) as its accessory which can start/stop the device through Bluetooth 4.0.
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An irregular heartbeats rhythm is defined as a rhythm that varies by 25% less or more than the average rhythm detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
This blood pressure monitor is intended to be used to measure (systolic and diastolic) and heart rate from the wrist by using the oscillometric method. The device detects the appearance of irregular heartbeats during measurement and gives a symbol with reading.
The device is intended for using in only adult population, not applied to the other populations such as neonatal baby.
It can't be used while the wrist (arm) has bleeding or wound to avoid the blood flowing from the wound in pressurizing.
The wrist circumference is limited to 13.5cm - 21.5cm.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH PREDICATE/UNMODIFIED DEVICE
| Comparison<br>item | Predicate/unmodified<br>device | Modified device | Explanation of the<br>differences |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| The trade name | BP210 Wrist Blood<br>Pressure Monitor | Bluetooth blood pressure<br>monitor, BPW1 | |
| 510(k) Number | K112042 | | |
| Applicant | Shenzhen Kingyield<br>technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Kingyield<br>technology Co., Ltd. | Identical |
| Recommended<br>classification<br>regulation | 21CFR 870.1130,<br>Noninvasive Blood<br>Pressure Measurement<br>System | 21CFR 870.1130,<br>Noninvasive Blood Pressure<br>Measurement System | Identical |
| Regulatory<br>Class | II | II | Identical |
| Panel | Cardiovascular | Cardiovascular | Identical |
| Product Code | DXN | DXN | Identical |
| Intended use | BP210 Wrist Blood<br>Pressure Monitor is<br>intended to be used to<br>measure blood pressure<br>(systolic and diastolic)<br>and heart rate from the<br>wrist by using the<br>oscillometric method.<br>The device is intended | This blood pressure monitor is<br>intended to be used to measure<br>blood pressure (systolic and<br>diastolic) and heart rate from<br>the wrist by using the<br>oscillometric method. The<br>device detects the appearance<br>of irregular heartbeats during<br>measurement and gives a | Identical<br>though the wording is<br>adjusted |
| | | | |
| | population, not applied<br>to the other populations<br>such as neonatal baby.<br>It can't be used while<br>the wrist (arm) has<br>bleeding or wound to<br>avoid the blood flowing<br>from the wound in<br>pressurizing.<br>The wrist circumference<br>is limited to 13.5cm -<br>21.5cm. | The device is intended for<br>using in only adult population,<br>not applied to the other<br>populations such as neonatal<br>baby. It can't be used while the<br>wrist (arm) has bleeding or<br>wound to avoid the blood<br>flowing from the wound in<br>pressurizing. The wrist<br>circumference is limited to<br>13.5cm - 21.5cm. | |
| Measuring<br>principle | Oscillometric method | Oscillometric method | Identical |
| Measuring<br>range | Cuff pressure: 0~299<br>mmHg Pulse : 40~180<br>beat/min | Cuff pressure: 0~299 mmHg<br>Pulse : 40~180 beat/min | Identical |
| Max cuff<br>pressure | 300mmHg | 300mmHg | Identical |
| Accuracy | Static Pressure: ± 3mmHg<br>Pulse: ± 5% reading value | Static Pressure: ± 3mmHg<br>Pulse: ± 5% reading value | Identical |
| Inflation | By air pump | By air pump | Identical |
| Deflation | Not Apply | Not apply | Identical |
| Pressure release | By automatic valve | By automatic valve | Identical |
| Dimensional<br>Specifications | Body: 77*62*34<br>Body with cuff: 77*62*84 | Body: 41*47*17.7<br>Body with bladder &<br>wristband: 270.12*41*17.7 | Equivalent<br>The changes are tested<br>according to the<br>requirements of the<br>standards IEC 60601-1, IEC<br>60601-1-2, IEC 62133, EN<br>1060-3,<br>IEC 80601-2-30,<br>60601-1-11, EN 300 328,<br>EN 301 489-1, EN 301<br>489-17, FCC 47 CFR Part<br>15, Subpart B & FCC 47<br>CFR Part 15 Subpart C, IEC<br>62366-1, IEC 60601-1-6,<br>and ISO81060-2.<br>The changes in dimensional<br>specifications are |
| | | | |
| Bladder and<br>Cuff | Cuff containing bladder | Bladder + wristband | documented; do not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology.<br><br>Equivalent<br>The changes are tested<br>according to the<br>requirements IS081060-<br>2:2013, ISO 10993-1, ISO<br>10993-5, and ISO 10993-10.<br><br>The changes in the<br>specifications are<br>documented; do not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| Event marking | By pressing the<br>START/STOP button | By pressing the<br>START/STOP button;<br>By click "START/STOP" on<br>APP | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented,<br>the cybersecurity risk has<br>been considered and the<br>overall residual risk is<br>acceptable.<br>The change does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| | By pressing the MEM<br>button | By pressing the MEM button | Equivalent |
| Display | Device LCD | Device LCD;<br>LCD on collateral device<br>while connecting | Equivalent<br>The changes of the user<br>interface are documented,<br>do not affect the intended<br>use or the fundamental<br>scientific technology.. |
| Operating<br>Temp. &<br>humidity | Temp.: 10~40°C<br>Humidity: 15~90%RH<br>(noncondensing )<br>Atmospheric:<br>105kPa~80kPa | Temp.: 10~40°C Humidity:<br>15~90%RH (noncondensing )<br>Atmospheric: 106kPa~80kPa | Equivalent<br>The environmental<br>conditions changes are<br>tested according to the<br>requirements of the<br>standards IEC 60601-2-30 |
| | | | |
| Storage Temp.<br>& humidity | Temp.: -20~55°C<br>Humidity: 10~90%RH<br>(noncondensing ) | Temp.: -20~55°C Humidity:<br>0~95%RH (noncondensing ) | Equivalent<br>The environmental<br>conditions changes are<br>tested according to the<br>requirements of the<br>standards IEC 80601-2-30<br>and IEC 60601-1-11. These<br>changes do not affect the<br>intended use. |
| Communication | USB cable---<br>The memory data can be<br>transferred to the PC by<br>connecting the device with<br>the PC via USB cable | Bluetooth | Equivalent<br>The changes are tested<br>according to the<br>requirements of the<br>standards IEC 80601-2-30<br>and 60601-1-11.<br><br>The changes in the<br>specifications are<br>documented; do not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| IHB function | IHB function | IHB function | Identical |
| Memory<br>function | 90*2 | 30 | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented<br>and tested, does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| Automatic<br>power-off | In 2 minutes | No automatic power-off<br>function, adding clock<br>function instead. | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented<br>and tested, does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| Clock function | No clock | Yes | Equivalent |
| Material | PC and ABS for the case<br>and plastic foil for the<br>labels of the device.<br>Biocompatible materials<br>are used for the applied<br>parts (Cuff containing<br>bladder). | Zinc alloy for the case of the<br>device and ABS for Button.<br>Biocompatible materials are<br>used for the applied parts<br>(Bladder + wristband). | specification is documented<br>and tested, does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| Energy source | AAA alkaline battery x 2<br>pcs | Li-ion Rechargeable battery<br>with 250 charging cycles | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented<br>and tested, does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. |
| Sterilization | Not applicable | Not applicable | Identical |
| Expiration date | Not applicable | The rechargeable battery<br>installed in the device will<br>self-discharge | Equivalent<br>Instruction Manual is<br>revised to add "The device's<br>battery should be recharged<br>periodically, even during<br>storage since the<br>rechargeable battery<br>installed in the device will<br>self-discharge, leading to an<br>unacceptably low voltage,<br>thus damaging the battery."<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented,<br>does not affect the intended<br>use or the fundamental<br>scientific technology. |
| Accessories | Instruction manual | Instruction manual which is<br>revised according to the<br>changes made | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented,<br>does not affect the intended<br>use or the fundamental<br>scientific technology. |
| | Soft rule | Equivalent | |
| | | The adding of the soft rule<br>that increases the measuring<br>accuracy of the device is<br>documented | |
| BP-management software<br>on Personal Computer | A mobile medical app on<br>Android | Equivalent<br>The change in the<br>specification is documented,<br>the cybersecurity risk has<br>been considered and the<br>overall residual risk is<br>acceptable.<br>The change does not affect<br>the intended use or the<br>fundamental scientific<br>technology. | |
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## VII.PERFORMANCE DATA
## VII.I Performance Testing - Bench
Testing information demonstrating safety and effectiveness of the intended environment of use is supported by testing that was conducted.
The following testing was conducted to prove safety and effectiveness as well as substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
The following National and International Standards were utilized for testing the subject device.
#### a. EMC Test:
- IEC 60601-1-2: 2014
General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances - Requirements and Tests
## b. Safety Test:
-IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
-IEC 60601-1-11:2015, Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-11: General Requirement for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare Environment
-IEC 62133:2012, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications
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### c. Reliability Test:
-IEC 80601-2-30:2009+A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment-Part 2-30: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of automated noninvasive sphygmomanometers, 2013
-EN 1060-3: 1995+A2:2009 Non-invasive sphygmomanometers Part 3: Supplementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pressure measuring systems
### d. Radio Frequency Wireless Test:
-EN 300 328 V2.1.1, Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
-Draft EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU and the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU
-Draft EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU
### e. FCC Test:
-FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B -FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C -FCC 47 CFR Part 1.1307 -FCC 47 CFR Part 2.1093
#### f. Biocompatibility Test:
-ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
-ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity -ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
None of the testing demonstrated any design characteristics that violated the requirements of the Reviewer Guidance or resulted in any safety hazards. It was our conclusion that Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor, BPW1 tested met all relevant requirements of the aforementioned tests. The evaluation of these results present no new issues related to safety or effectiveness of the testing was conducted to prove safety and effectiveness as well as substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
The test methods used are the same as those submitted in the original submission.
VII-II Performance Testing – Animal N/A
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# VII-III Performance Testing - Clinical
## Clinical Validation:
- ISO81060-2:2013 Non-invasive sphygmomanometers —Part 2: Clinical validation of automated measurement type
The device has achieved the requirements of ISO18060-2:2013.
## VII-IV Cybersecurity Risk Management
- FDA Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices (2014)
- FDA Post Market Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices (2016)
The overall residual risk posed by the medical device is acceptable using the criteria defined in the risk management plan.
#### VIII. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CONCLUSION
The modified device has been found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate/unmodified device. Differences between the modified device and the predicate/unmodified device do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.